The Arkansas in the Civil War Message Board

5 June, 1862

Memphis Daily Appeal, CS

CAPTURED—We learn that a party of eight, from the crew of the gunboat Van Dorn, who went to Lanier’s ice house, on the Arkansas shore opposite Island 31 and below Fort Pillow, was surprised by the Federal scouts on Thursday last, and seven of them captured. They were sent to procure a supply of ice for the sick of the fleet. We could not learn the names of the men.

Messages In This Thread

5 June, 1862
Re: 5 June, 1862